Marketing and Events Coordinator – Sandton – (Ref 7509)

SMARTNETWORK (SMARTPLACEMENTS); Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMARTNETWORK (SMARTPLACEMENTS) is seeking a dynamic marketing professional in Sandton to develop PR strategies, manage media presence, and coordinate influencer campaigns. You will ensure brand consistency across touchpoints and drive customer engagement through cross‑functional campaigns.

The role requires a marketing degree and 2–3 years’ experience, with a strong creative mindset and excellent copywriting and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Marketing degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a marketing role.
• Strong creativity and passion for innovation.
• Key skills include copywriting, communication, organisational ability, people skills, and a fun, outgoing personality.
• Energetic, creative, and able to represent the Company brand with passion.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR strategies, manage media presence, and compile monthly reports on brand reputation.
• Source, brief, and manage influencers while executing campaigns.
• Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Organize product launches, store openings, and brand activations.
• Monitor industry trends and consumer insights to support strategy.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns with cross-functional alignment.
• Assist with community and corporate social investment initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Product Development.
• Track KPIs, report on campaign effectiveness, and provide insights.
• Manage external vendors and agencies to deliver marketing outcomes.
• Assist with budget allocations and monitoring.
• Drive customer engagement across channels.

Skills

Copywriting

Communication

Organisational ability

People skills

Fun outgoing personality

Education

Marketing Degree

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Public Relations: Develop PR strategies, manage media presence, and compile monthly reports on brand reputation.
• Influencer Management: Source, brief, and manage influencers while executing impactful campaigns.
• Brand Management: Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints.
  • Event Coordination: Organize product launches, store openings, and brand activations.
• Market Research: Monitor industry trends, competitors, and consumer insights to support strategy.
• Campaign Coordination: Plan and execute marketing campaigns with cross-functional alignment.
• CSI: Assist with community and corporate social investment initiatives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Sales, Product Development, and other departments.
• Analytics & Reporting: Track KPIs, report on campaign effectiveness, and provide insights.
• Vendor & Agency Coordination: Manage external partners to deliver marketing outcomes.
• Budget Management: Assist with maintaining and monitoring budget allocations.
• Customer Engagement: Drive engagement and ensure positive customer interactions across channels.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A Marketing Degree
• 2–3 years’ experience in a marketing role
• Strong passion for creativity and innovation
• Key Skills: Copywriting, Communication, Organisational ability, People skills, and a Fun, Outgoing Personality
• We are looking for candidates who are energetic, creative, and able to represent the Company brand with passion.